I have so far resisted posting anything serious on this thread for several reasons.
Firstly, having lived in the tax haven of Monaco for several years I did not want to appear hypocritical. I am sure the residents of other tax havens would not be happy to see their own taxes increase if their country lost the income derived from off-shore accounts and, in some case, money
laundering. I am, of course, not resident in the UK (although I pay tax on my government pensions).
Secondly, I know from experience in the Inland Revenue the complexity of these schemes. There is one very well-known businessman who is generally considered to be a very nice chap. It took a team of twenty inspectors to follow the labyrinthine trail of profits through about one hundred different companies, based around the world.
Thirdly, I would need to do a lot more research on the tax avoidance schemes and the efficacy of boycotts before making up my mind, and I would keep my decision private as it really has nothing to do with anybody else.
I totally reject the notion that in some way people who do not agree with a boycott are responsible for the tragic story of the child's death. That really is an unacceptable argument.
Lastly, I am dealing with a very difficult family situation this week and I do not feel like getting into a long-drawn out political debate. As I have never used a UK coffee bar and have no need to use Amazon this Christmas (I will be taking NZ dollars to my grandchildren in February) I do not think there is anything useful I could do but I will, nevertheless, carry out some research for my own information.
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic
Adult early 30's - very difficult.